NEARISH #40 · Wednesday, November 4, 2026
NEARISH #40 answers
136 people played this puzzle. The average score was 209 out of 500.
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Money
How much did a hamburger cost at Ray Kroc's first McDonald's in 1955?
Answer: 15 cents
15 cents. French fries were 10 cents, and a milkshake was 20.
Typical guess: 15 cents · Average score: 55 out of 100
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Entertainment
How many licensed AM and FM radio stations are there in the United States?
Answer: 15,400 stations
About 15,400, according to the Federal Communications Commission.
Typical guess: 6,000 stations · Average score: 26 out of 100
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Sports
How tall were the tallest players in NBA history, in inches?
Answer: 91 inches
About 91 inches (7 feet 7 inches), shared by Gheorghe Mureșan and Manute Bol.
Typical guess: 90 inches · Average score: 95 out of 100
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Food & Drink
How many candy canes are made in the US each year?
Answer: 1.76 billion candy canes
About 1.76 billion, most of them sold in the weeks before Christmas.
Typical guess: 100 million candy canes · Average score: 17 out of 100
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Technology
How many miles of wiring are inside an Airbus A380?
Answer: 330 miles
About 330 miles, made up of roughly 100,000 separate wires.
Typical guess: 60 miles · Average score: 17 out of 100
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